Adventures in Filipino American Genealogy

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A CGS Outreach Event: Learn the different tools and resources available for researching family history in the Filipino American diaspora.

Online & at Oakland FamilySearch Library

<h3>Adventures in Filipino American Genealogy</h3>A CGS Outreach Event<h3>Thursday, May 28, 2026</h3><h4>4:30 - 6:00 PM, PDT</h4><h3>Presented by Leo Esclamado</h3>Live online via Zoom or watch from Oakland FamilySearch Library.<h4>CGS members who log into the CGS Website can find Zoom, handout and survey links directly on the website (no registration required). Find out more <a href="https://www.californiaancestors.org/events-and-education/" title="https://www.californiaancestors.org/events-and-education/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</h4><h4>As an outreach event, this event is free to all. </h4>

Learn the different tools and resources available for researching family history in the Filipino American diaspora.Genealogy of Filipino Americans can be challenging where our families often say, “everyone is a cousin!” Starting from our family stories, there exist many possibilities of “finding our cousins” in the historical record. Through genealogy, I have uncovered ancestors who set foot in the U.S. generations before my family’s arrival - contributing to the story of America’s immigrant legacies.From tracing migration records to the U.S. to visiting historical churches in the Philippines, this presentation will be a snapshot of all the research tools and challenges I have pursued as a beginner genealogist. Amidst diaspora interest in re-connecting with our ancestors and rooting in history, this session encourages simple ways people can be new family historians in relation to the Filipino American diaspora.

This event is live at the Oakland FamilySearch Library and on Zoom.If you join on Zoom, please sign in early to make sure you are able to see the program. We will send you instructions the night before, and a reminder shortly before the event, which will give you access. Our remote classes now have live closed captioning. When registering, use an email address you will be checking. Please note all times are Pacific Time.You do not have to have a Zoom account to attend a Zoom meeting. You will be prompted to download the software, once you have clicked on the link that you have been provided. You may also wish to create an account, but that is not required to participate in a Zoom meeting.This event is presented live. Some events may be recorded for CGS use.See you online!

Leo Esclamado is a family genealogist who started documenting oral histories 17 years ago through conversations with his eldest Titas. He is a cultural preservationist and cultural practitioner documenting family history, social movement organizing and street dance history. From 20 years of experience with community building and grassroots organizing, he recently launched a consultancy to strengthen communities and change agents in building power, connection, governance and campaigns towards a horizon of a just, empathetic world. As part of his work, he is developing a curriculum titled “The Story of our Ancestral Selves” that combines community building activities and genealogical family research. He is working on a 7-generation family history that spans communities from the Philippines, Spain and the United States. He serves on the Board of Filipino Advocates for Justice.

<h3>REGISTRATION INFORMATION:</h3> Everyone enjoys free access.In person attendance is free for both members and non-members.You can purchase a $45 one-year CGS Basic membership when you check out. To sign up for other membership options go to our web page: <a href="https://www.californiaancestors.org/join-cgs-application/" title="https://www.californiaancestors.org/join-cgs-application/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CGS Membership application</a>PAYMENT OPTIONS:Credit card payments will be processed by 91����. *Event fee is non-refundable.

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Adventures in Filipino American Genealogy

Adventures in Filipino American Genealogy

Thursday, May 28, 2026

4:30 - 6:00 PM, PDT

Presented by Leo Esclamado

CGS members who log into the CGS Website can find Zoom, handout and survey links directly on the website (no registration required). Find out more .

As an outreach event, this event is free to all.

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Adventures in Filipino American Genealogy

Adventures in Filipino American Genealogy

Thursday, May 28, 2026

4:30 - 6:00 PM, PDT

Presented by Leo Esclamado

CGS members who log into the CGS Website can find Zoom, handout and survey links directly on the website (no registration required). Find out more .

As an outreach event, this event is free to all.

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